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Articles for Youth Leaders
Love Lessons: What I Learn From Spending Time With Teenagers
I love spending one-on-one time with teens in my youth ministry. Being with kids and investing in them is why I serve in this role.
Christian News
Does ‘Barbie’ Push an ‘LGBTQ Agenda’? Not Really
Despite the alarms sounded by some conservative media outlets, the new “Barbie” movie, which released on July 21, does not contain any LGBTQ storylines, nor does it have any overtly queer characters. The movie does have a heavy-handed message, however, about the power dynamics between men and women.
Christian News
‘I Barely Touched the Lady’—James MacDonald Addresses Assault Charges in Recent Interview
In an interview published last week, former megachurch pastor James MacDonald discussed his arrest in California earlier this year for allegedly assaulting a 59-year-old woman during a traffic altercation.
Christian News
Dr. Derwin Gray Condemns Slavery as ‘Evil’ With Regard to New Florida Standards
Among the critics of the newly revised Florida standards for teaching African American history is Dr. Derwin Gray, founding and lead pastor of Transformation Church near Charlotte, North Carolina.
Christian News
‘You Gave Him to Us, and I Give Him Back to You’—Greg Laurie Grieves Loss of His Son, Christopher Laurie, 15 Years Ago
Christopher Laurie, son of Greg and Cathe Laurie, was killed in a car accident in 2008. After 15 years, Greg Laurie continues to live in the tension of grief and hope.
Christian News
‘I’ve Made America Great’—Trump Responds to Question About His Faith Journey
Former president Donald Trump was recently asked about how his presidency impacted his faith journey. His response was notably circuitous, leaving voters with a less than clear picture of his personal faith.
Christian News
After Troubled Decade, Kenya Methodists Elect New Presiding Bishop
After forcing out their leader three months ago, the Methodist Church in Kenya elected a new presiding bishop on Thursday (July 20), raising hopes for a denomination that has faced the threat of schism due to bitter disagreements within its leadership.
Christian News
Frederick D. Haynes III on Succeeding Jesse Jackson, Marching and ‘Woke Preaching’
Frederick D. Haynes III, who has led a Black megachurch in Dallas for 40 years, has just been chosen to take the place of Jesse Jackson, who was president of Rainbow PUSH Coalition for more than five decades.
